1994 Ford Orion vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1994 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 355 kg more than 1994 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Orion | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Orion | Altea |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
